10 Questions
Who was entrusted with the task of compiling the Quran by Abu Bakr?
Zaid bin Thabit
What was the primary method of collecting the Quranic chapters?
Collecting from written sources
Who persuaded Abu Bakr to compile the Quran?
Umar
What was the reaction of Abu Bakr when Umar suggested compiling the Quran?
He was hesitant at first
Who was the head of the commission appointed to compile the Quran?
Zaid bin Thabit
What was the criteria for selecting members of the commission to compile the Quran?
Those who had memorized the Quran
What was the primary concern of Zaid bin Thabit during the compilation of the Quran?
To ensure the accuracy of the text
How many people had memorized the Quran at the time of its compilation?
Around 20-25
What was the role of the people who had memorized the Quran during the compilation process?
They verified the accuracy of the text
What was the significance of the compilation of the Quran?
It preserved the holy book for future generations
Study Notes
Revelation of the Quran
- The Quran was revealed between 610 and 632 A.D.
- Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh) started retreating to a cave in a nearby mountain, Hira, around the age of forty, where he would spend his time in worship and solitude.
- His favorite time of retreat was during the month of Ramazan.
The Process of Revelation
- When a revelation came, the Holy Prophet experienced strange sensations.
- The Quran was revealed in portions, but did not remain in one condition until the last revelation.
Compilation of the Quran
- The Prophet would recite the revelations to his companions, who would write them down on various materials such as stones, wood, branches, and pieces of leather.
- The chapters of the Quran were not compiled in the order they were revealed, but rather by their length and importance.
- According to Hazrat Umar, the very pain of the Quran was written down and given to the Holy Prophet.
- The Holy Prophet would recite the Quran revealed so far every year.
Post-Prophet Era
- After the Prophet's death, there was no complete copy of the Quran, and it was difficult to make a copy.
- The compilation of the Quran was suggested by Hazrat Umar, but Abu Bakr was hesitant at first.
- Abu Bakr eventually directed Zaid bin Sabit to compile the Quran, and he collected the chapters from various sources, including palm leaves, stones, and people who had memorized the Quran.
- Zaid bin Sabit was not satisfied with just finding a written piece of the Quran; he also verified the authenticity of the verses by consulting with people who had heard them from the Holy Prophet.
- A committee of twenty-five companions was appointed to assist in the compilation of the Quran.
Take this quiz to test your knowledge about the early life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the revelation of the Quran. Learn about his habits, retreats, and significant events that shaped his life and the Islamic faith. Explore the period between 610 and 632 A.D. and discover the importance of Ramadan in his life.
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